Thanks, Frederico, for reading my post and for your comments. Here are some pointers to consider. 1. The UK has a large Goan and even larger Indian community.2. Goans cannot make the same mistake that Lisbon did in exporting spices. Exporting is not the same as shipping.Exporting involves creating a network for supply and demand. i.e, production and marketing at both ends. Goans have to get the spirit and mindset for commerce, consider it with pride, rather than being happy to work for someone else. We need entrepreneurship. Yes, there is work involved. There is also the satisfaction of creating jobs for many others. Is that not better than complaining about being exploited by others? Regards, GL -----------From: Frederick Noronha Goa is a net importer of food, seafood, and fruit, and is not self-dependent. As far as its legendary role as an emporium of spices goes, this is largely a re-export centre of spices from other states. Goan authors aren't blocked by taxes or tariffs, but rather by topic. Made for a local audience, a small shift in prices is unlikely to expand demand, which is inelastic here.As far as Feni goes, Feni is a unique spirit made from cashew or coconut, which doesn't fit neatly into common liquor categories like whiskey or rum. This can create customs and tax classification problems in importing countries. Most Feni producers are small and might not have volumes forexport. Feni is not widely known outside Goa or parts of India, so demand might be low. Then, the influx of foreign goods could also cause competition for local ones.This might sound pessimistic, but that's how it is. The hype comes thick and fast from the newspapers, but we've seen reality to be something else. Radio news in particular is filled with the FTA, as if it's the best thing done since poyee was invented. FN
On Fri, 25 Jul 2025 at 21:26, Gilbert Lawrence wrote: > India-UK trade deal will undoubtedly have an impact on Goa. > Are the Goans prepared? Specifically mentioned the sale of large prawns and > fruits.> > Is this an opportunity for prawn fisheries in Goa? > An opportunity for Goan fruit export? > An opportunity to sell Goan spice preparations in the UK? > An opportunity for increased Goan feni export? > An opportunity for Goan authors to sell their books in the UK? > MOPA is right in the heart of Goa. > > Best wishes, GL
